Michael Forrest Parmer

1988 - 2011

Michael Forrest Parmer, 23, of Paxton, went to be with his Heavenly Father Monday, October 3, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, surrounded by his family. He was born January 19, 1988 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, to Michael T. Parmer and Renee (Norman) Reiners. Forrest was a devout Christian and an active member of New Harmony Baptist Church. He started his schooling at Paxton High School where he was taught how to be a student in a sighted world by wonderful teachers such as Ms. Marlene, Ms. Sheffield and Mr. Sconiers. He graduated from Blue Ridge County High School in Lexington, Va., in 2006. He studied at Blue Ridge Community College, Virginia Learning Center for the Blind in Richmond, Va., and Louisiana Learning Center for the Blind in Rustin, Va.. He was furthering his education at Northwest Florida State College at the time of his death. Forrest loved music both listening to it as well as playing it on his guitar & piano. He loved to read, especially his Bible and would testify to you about his Savior. He loved to be with his family and friends and adored his little brother, Levi. He was blind from birth and could not see the color of your skin or the label on your clothes but he could see the goodness in your heart! He loved the outdoors and hunting with Mr. Wilbur and going to the fishing camp with his Pop. He supported his country whole-heartedly and was very conscience of current affairs. He thoroughly enjoyed having political discussions with his Grandfather Huckaba. HE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL.
Forrest is preceded in death by his Papa, CC Norman.
Forrest is survived by his mother, Renee Reiners and husband Brian; his father, Michael T. Parmer; his brothers, Thomas Parmer and Levi Reiners both of Paxton; his grandparents, Ed and Gayle Huckaba and Millard and Ernestine Parmer both of the Children's Home Community and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many beloved friends.
A time of Visitation will be held 6:00~8:00 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel; 230 Park Avenue; DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 7, at New Harmony Baptist Church 2281 County Highway 2-A; DeFuniak Springs, with the Rev. Todd Camp and the Rev. Chris Davenport officiating. Burial followed in the Paxton Cemetery. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.